The San Francisco Police Department has a special unit of motor officers who ride dual sport Honda XR650L bikes, the brand is so closely associated with the department it is officially called the "Honda Unit."

The San Francisco Police Department has a special unit of motor officers who ride dual sport Honda XR650L bikes, the brand is so closely associated with the department it is officially called the "Honda Unit."

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The Harley-Davidson Electra Glide is a perennial choice for American police departments.

The Harley-Davidson Electra Glide is a perennial choice for American police departments.

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These paramilitary police in Brazil ride two-up on a Yamaha WR450F dirt bike.

These paramilitary police in Brazil ride two-up on a Yamaha WR450F dirt bike.

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An LAPD officer takes a spin on a French Police Yamaha FJR1300, while a French officer in back rides an LAPD Harley. The FJR is a sport touring bike that is seen as competition with the BMW R1200RT bikes for public safety fleet dollars. less

An LAPD officer takes a spin on a French Police Yamaha FJR1300, while a French officer in back rides an LAPD Harley. The FJR is a sport touring bike that is seen as competition with the BMW R1200RT bikes for ... more

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